Adjustable Dumbbell Support Stand

ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a dumbbell support stand having a flat base, an upstanding support stand and a dumbbell support platform. The flat base allows for placement of the stand in close proximity to a weightlifting bench for improved access to the dumbbell, while further allowing its placement under a weightlifting bench for additional stability. The dumbbell support platform comprises a first and second embodiment, the first employing two, separated receiver supports having an angled rearward portion, and the second embodiment having a singular platform positioned at a slight angle from the vertical to assist a user grasping a nearly upright dumbbell when engaging in overhead dumbbell extension exercises. In the first embodiment, the two receiver platforms employ a forward and interior raised lip to prevent a dumbbell from falling from the platform, while the open space between platforms allows the user to grasp the dumbbell handle without obstruction.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/459,767 filed on Dec. 20, 2010, entitled “Dumbbell Stand with Absorbing Mechanism.”

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to exercise and weightlifting equipment. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a dumbbell support stand having a flat base, an upstanding support stand that provides adjustability, along with a dumbbell support platform having two embodiments for positioning dumbbells thereon in two alternate configurations to suit the user.

Weightlifting is a popular form of exercise that utilizes gravity to oppose the forces generated by a user's muscles through concentric and eccentric contractions. These contractions cause muscular hypertrophy, which is the increase in size and strength of a skeletal muscle. A variety of equipment is available to assist an individual in building muscle strength and size. One of the most widely used pieces of equipment for weightlifting is the dumbbell. The dumbbell is a handheld weight that incorporates two weighted articles separated by a short distance and spanned by a user grip handle. These devices provide extended range of motion in comparison to a barbell, in which the span between weights is much more significant. With a dumbbell, a user can utilize two dumbbells simultaneously, one in each hand and incorporate movements that are impossible with barbells and other larger weight devices. Barbells allow the user to lower the weight below chest level and to cross their body with the weight, thereby activating additional muscles that cannot be targeted with a standard barbell.

Many exercises are performed with dumbbells, several involving exercises requiring a dumbbell be lifted over a user's head. Positioning the dumbbell prior to performing such lifts can be a difficult task, particularly as a lifter becomes stronger and requires increasingly heavier weights. If performed improperly, a lifter may drop a dumbbell while attempting to lift the weight above his or her head, leading to potentially serious injuries. Traditional methods of raising such heavy dumbbells over one's head include brute force, assisting with the initial lifting by support the dumbbell with one's knee, or in some cases swinging the weight into position. These techniques can be troublesome and dangerous, if performed improperly. To prevent this, many lifters use a lifting partner to “spot” them while exercising. Spotters assist a user lifting the weights into a starting position and ensure the weights do not fall, while also assisting the user during the exercise movements to prevent sticking points and the potential for the dumbbells to fall onto the user. While using a spotter is beneficial to lifters in a commercial gym or group setting, this assistance is not possible for lifters who workout alone.

Lifters who workout without the assistance of a spotter must position the dumbbell in a convenient starting position before beginning an exercise. While this is not a difficult task for lower weights, as the lifter begins lifting larger weights, this can become an increasingly difficult and dangerous task, particularly when the lift involves either lying supine on a weightlifting bench and pressing the dumbbells from the chest, such as in the bench press, or when lifting dumbbells overhead, such as in the shoulder press or dumbbell extension. When performing a bench press, the lifter must first rest the dumbbell on his or her legs in a seated position and fall backwards until their back rests against a horizontal support bench, while simultaneously raising the dumbbells from their knees to their chest. If performed improperly, such a maneuver can cause severe damage to the shoulder and chest muscles and ligaments. In a similar manner, a user attempting a shoulder press must lift a first and second dumbbell from a position on the user's knees to a position wherein each dumbbell is above the user's shoulders and on either side of the user's head. This motion can be equally dangerous if unaccompanied by a spotter.

To overcome the problems associated with lifting dumbbells alone, many lifters utilize height adjustable stands and platforms that position a dumbbell in a convenient position prior to or during an exercise. The stands currently available, however, employ large base supports that make them difficult to position close enough to a weight bench for beginning an exercise. In addition, many stands do not assist a lifter in positioning the dumbbell back onto the dumbbell support stand when the exercise is completed. The present invention improves upon dumbbell support stands by utilizing a flat base support for positioning the stand in close proximity to a weightlifting bench. The flat base also allows for positioning of the dumbbell support stands under a weightlifting bench, allowing the upstanding portion and dumbbell support stands to be in close proximity to the user, while also preventing the base from rocking during use, further adding stability thereto. The device also utilizes a dumbbell support platform with a rearward incline that gives a lifter an area to aim for when racking the dumbbells after performing an exercise, as well as a forward and inner raised lip to prevent the dumbbell from falling from the platform or into the open space wherein a lifter grasps the dumbbell. The open space between the dumbbell support stands allows unobstructed placement of the user's hand prior to lifting the dumbbell and while replacing the dumbbell on the stand. In a second embodiment of the dumbbell support stand, a specialized attachment comprising a singular dumbbell support platform with side walls and a forward lip secures to the upstanding support base of the present invention for performing dumbbell extensions therewith. The singular platform is positioned at a slight angle with respect to the vertical, improving ergonomics and the ability of the user to access the handle and upper end of the dumbbell prior to use. This singular platform allows the dumbbell to be positioned in a nearly vertical position, while the first embodiment provides dual platforms to support a dumbbell in a horizontal configuration. In either embodiment, the height of the dumbbell support platform is adjustable using a pin and translational joint along the upstanding region of the support stand.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Several devices have been disclosed in the art that teach a dumbbell support stand for performing exercises without the assistance of a lifting partner. Segrist, U.S. Pat. No. 4,666,150 discloses a saddle mountable on telescoping tubular members that will support a complete dumbbell cooperating with an open area centrally located throughout the dumbbell receiving area to allow a hand to pass through on the return of the dumbbell to the saddle. While this design supports a dumbbell, it utilizes two adjustable towers for each dumbbell, thereby requiring a user to align two towers instead of one. If the towers are misaligned, a dumbbell can slide off the side of the support and injure a lifter. In addition, the base support member is raised, thereby preventing the device from being positioned under a weightlifting bench.

Petrone, U.S. Pat. No. 5,595,619 discloses an upright standard and a sleeve slideably mounted on the standard and positionable at different heights from the floor. A pair of cradles is hingedly mounted to the sleeve for movement between a dumbbell presentation attitude and an out-of-the-way attitude. This device does not include a rearward incline used for positioning a dumbbell after an exercise is completed, allowing the weights to possibly fall off the back side of the stand if not properly racked after use. Similar to the Segrist patent, the device also does not include a flat support member for positioning of the stand under a support bench for closely located the dumbbell to a seated or prone user.

Hayden, U.S. Pat. No. 5,411,459 discloses a dumbbell rack attachment to be inserted into a column of an exercise weight bench having a single vertical support and a rack assembly with two grooved weight bearing surfaces divided by an open space for a user's hand to pass through such that the weights of a dumbbell can rest in the grooved weight bearing surface and not roll therefrom. This device is built into a weight bench, and is not positionable by a lifter for various exercises that are performed and that do not require a bench.

Jordan, U.S. Pat. No. 6,149,556 discloses a multilevel dumbbell support apparatus having a base, a pair of front vertical supports and a pair of rear vertical supports, wherein the front vertical supports are connected to the rear vertical supports and all of the vertical supports are rigidly mounted to the base, thereby forming a single frame structure that is adapted for use with a weightlifting bench. This device is designed to attach to an existing weightlifting squat or power rack, and cannot be used as a standalone support for a dumbbell.

While effective at supporting a dumbbell for a lifter wishing to perform exercises without the assistance of a lifting partner, these prior art devices have several drawbacks. The disclosed devices are attached to a weight bench or squat rack, or have an upstanding base made of square tubing. Such designs are not adapted to being placed under a weight bench, thereby limiting the positionability of the stand. In addition, the devices in the prior art do not disclose a rearward incline or a forward and inner lip along the dumbbell support platform for assisting with the completion of an exercise and prevention of the dumbbell from dislodging therefrom. The design of the present invention substantially diverges in elements from the prior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing dumbbell support stands. In this regard the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of dumbbell support stands now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new dumbbell support stand wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when positioning the dumbbell rack in an ideal position for performing an exercise, and securing the dumbbell when it is racked after an exercise has been performed.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

Another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that supports a dumbbell in either a horizontal or upright orientation, thereby allowing a user to perform a variety of weightlifting exercises without the need of a spotter. The device is freestanding and height adjustable, which allows for positioning as required for each exercise.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that includes a flat base portion for positioning close to or under a weight bench, thereby allowing the stand to be positioned in close proximity to a prone, inclined or otherwise seated user prior to removal a dumbbell therefrom for commencement of an exercise.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support platform that includes a receiver platforms having a forward and inner lip to properly secure the dumbbell on the platform at the completion of an exercise and prevent dislodgement therefrom. The lips prevent the dumbbell from sliding forward or laterally while positioned on the support platform, eliminating the risk of a heavy weight rolling for falling therefrom.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that includes a dumbbell receiver platform with a rearward incline to prevent a dumbbell from sliding from the rear of the platform or the handle of the dumbbell from rotating while positioned on the support platform. The incline further allows for an increased target area when replacing a dumbbell after use, as the incline while cause the dumbbell to roll into a secure position at a resting position in the support platform.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that includes an open space in the dumbbell support platform to allow a user to grasp the dumbbell by the handle that is resting on the platform.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that is sturdy and capable of securing heavy dumbbells for advance lifters.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that includes a dumbbell extension attachment used for performing dumbbell extensions and supporting a dumbbell in a nearly vertical orientation. This attachment includes a singular support platform, positioned at a slight angle from the vertical to allow improved access to the dumbbell handle and upper end of the dumbbell while a user is in a seated, standing or lying position and grasping the dumbbell over his or her head.

A final object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved dumbbell support stand that is simple, inexpensive and easy to manufacture.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows an overhead perspective view of the present invention, including the flat base, an upstanding and telescoping support member, and a first embodiment of the dumbbell support platform.

FIG. 2 shows a frontal perspective view of the present invention, including a first embodiment of the dumbbell support platform, a flat base and an upstanding and telescoping support member.

FIG. 3 shows a close-up, side perspective view of the present invention, focusing particularly on the first embodiment of the dumbbell support platform.

FIG. 4 shows a frontal perspective view of the present invention, including a second embodiment of the dumbbell support platform.

FIG. 5 shows a close-up, frontal perspective view of the second embodiment of the dumbbell support platform.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the dumbbell support stand. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for allowing unaccompanied lifting of a dumbbell in various configurations by a single user. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the present invention, which comprises a base 11, an upstanding, telescoping member 15, and a dumbbell support platform 20. The base 11 provides support for the device to prevent it from tipping over when a heavy dumbbell is placed thereon. The upstanding telescoping member 15 comprises a translational pin joint along its length, wherein one section is fed into an another section, and the two are able to translate with respect to one another and be held in place via a pin that fits through aligned pin holes in each section. In this manner, the joint allows the user to raise and lower the height of the support platform 20 depending on the preferences of the lifter and the exercise being performed. The dumbbell support platform 20 provides an elevated platform for a lifter that places a dumbbell in an ideal starting position for a variety of weightlifting exercises. The first embodiment of the dumbbell support platform 20 is shown in FIG. 1, wherein a dumbbell is held in a horizontal position and supported along its two ends.

The base 11 comprises a lateral base support 12 and a perpendicular base support 13 that are of sufficient length to prevent the stand from tipping laterally or backward when a heavy dumbbell is placed on the dumbbell support platform 20. The lateral and perpendicular base supports 12, 13 join at a perpendicular angle, thereby forming a “T” junction at the base of the upstanding member. The lateral and perpendicular base supports 12, 13 are shown in a configuration that has been shown to be effective at support the weight of the device and weights placed thereon while preventing tipping; however it is not intended to limit the present invention to square tubing or a specific support member geometry.

Extending from the forward side of the lateral and perpendicular base supports 12, 13 is a flat base support 14, which further prevents the device from tipping forward. The flat base support 14 gives the present invention the ability to be positioned in close proximity to a weight bench when exercising. Many of the designs in the prior art disclose a dumbbell stand that has a base encompassing a large area, thereby preventing it from being positioned directly next to a weightlifting bench and a seated or prone user. The flat design of the flat base support 14 is specifically designed to allow this region to be positioned beneath a weight bench or another article, thereby bringing the dumbbell stand significantly closer to the lifter without significantly disrupting the stability or positioning of the bench thereabove. The added weight of the weight bench and the user resting on the weight bench further increases the stability of the dumbbell stand when placed thereunder, making it extremely unlikely that the stand will tip over while in use. In this manner, the flat region 14 serves dual roles: stability and improved proximity to a user. The flat support 14 may further comprise a slot running along its length to allow the support 14 to slide around a leg of a weight bench or similar device without requiring the bench to be lifted if desired.

Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a perspective view of the present invention, wherein the first embodiment of the dumbbell support stand is shown and the upstanding telescoping member 15 is highlighted. Many of the exercises a lifter performs require that a dumbbell be positioned at various heights to maximize the effectiveness of the workout. To assist with this, the telescoping member 15 provides a telescoping feature, whereby a plurality of height detents is provided for supporting and receiving the dumbbells wherein the weights may be replaced or removed at a desired height. The telescoping member 15 comprises an inner 16 and outer telescoping shaft 17 that forms a translational joint. The inner shaft 16 fits inside the outer telescoping shaft 17 and slides along the length of the outer shaft 17. To lock the telescoping member 15 at the desired height, the inner and outer telescoping shafts 16, 17 contain a plurality of apertures 18 that allow for selection of the appropriate height for the lifter. A locking pin assembly 19 passes through aligned apertures 18 of the inner and outer telescoping shafts 16, 17, thereby locking the device at the desired height. This feature is provided to allow the user to reach a supported dumbbell when the user is in a prone, seated upright or standing position, without causing the user to strain or awkwardly position himself.

Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a perspective view of the present invention, including the first embodiment of the dumbbell support platform 20. As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the support platform 20 attaches to a horizontal cross member 21, which is joined to the inner telescoping shaft 16 as seen in FIG. 2 at its centerline. In this embodiment, the support platform 20 comprises a first and second dumbbell receiver 22 that supports the weighted outer regions of a horizontally positioned dumbbell. The dumbbell receivers are separated in order to create an open space therebetween for unobstructed grasping of the dumbbell handle, which spans the distance between the dumbbell receivers 22. When a lifter uses a dumbbell for an exercise, he or she grasps the dumbbell by the handle to lift it from the receivers and into an exercise starting position. The open space is positioned to allow access to the dumbbell handle, allowing a lifter to grip the handle without interference from the support platform.

The dumbbell receivers 22 are positioned parallel to the floor, giving a lifter a secure area to rest a dumbbell between exercises. The receiver 22 also includes a rearward incline 24 that provides an area to aim when racking the dumbbells after performing an exercise or prior to starting the same. When the lifter completes an exercise and wishes to rack the dumbbell on the support platform 20, the lifter places his or her hand within the open space 23 of the platform 20 and continues to move rearwardly until the dumbbell makes contact with the rearward incline 24. At this point, the lifter allows the dumbbell to rest on the dumbbell receivers 22 and the exercise is complete.

An additional feature is a raised lip on the forward 25 and interior 26 side of each dumbbell receiver. The forward lip 25 prevents the dumbbell from rolling off the front of the receiver 22 if the dumbbell is not positioned properly thereon, or if the floor is not completely flat, such as in a garage with a sloping floor for drainage. The interior lip 26 prevents a dumbbell from falling into the open space on the platform. The distance between the interior lips 26 of each dumbbell receiver is ideally the standard inner distance between dumbbell weights, while the height of the lip is ideally suited not to interfere with the handle portion thereof when the dumbbell is resting on the receivers 22. When a lifter is performing exercises that require “maxing out,” or lifting a weight until a state of muscle exhaustion is reached, it can be difficult to properly rack the weight at the completion of an exercise due to fatigue. Often times the lifter will have to quickly lower the weight without being able to set it exactly in the desired location. When this occurs, it is possible to place the dumbbell in a positioned on the receivers that without the lip, the weigh would otherwise fall into the open space between receiver and onto the ground. The interior lip 26 prevents the dumbbell from falling from the receiver 22 and assists the lifter with properly securing the dumbbell after an exercise to prevent the dumbbell from falling into the open space.

The exterior edge 27 of the receivers 22 are flat for receiving an oversized dumbbell. Dumbbells do not come in standard lengths, therefore utilizing a lipless exterior edge 27 allows for use of heavier and wider dumbbells, which may extend beyond the edge of the receiver 27. The handle portion of a dumbbell comes in a substantially uniform and standard length, making it more beneficial to prevent a dumbbell from falling into the open space between receivers 22 with an interior lip 26, while an exterior lip would unnecessarily limit the overall width of the dumbbell.

Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dual dumbbell supports receivers are replaced with an singular platform 30 for performing dumbbell extensions and positioning a dumbbell in a nearly upstanding orientation. To perform a dumbbell extension, a lifter grasps beneath one weight of a dumbbell with both hands along the interior of the weight and raises the dumbbell above his or her head with the arms extended. The weight is lowered behind the head and raised back above the head to the starting position, using the elbows as a pivot point to exercise the triceps. Two hands are positioned against the interior of one weight of the dumbbell. The position of the user is generally standing, lying or sitting upright, while the dumbbell is held in a vertical position throughout the exercise. This singular platform 32 provides a means to quickly grasp an upright dumbbell for the extension exercise, in either seated or standing position and without requiring the user to lift the weight from below their shoulders to initiate the exercise.

The attachment platform 30 attaches to an inner telescoping shaft 31 and comprises a dumbbell platform 32, a pair of exterior side walls 34 and a forward lip 33. The attachment platform 30 attaches to the base 11 of the present invention by way of an inner telescoping shaft 31 that fits inside the outer telescoping shaft 17 of the elongated telescoping member 15, and is secured by the locking pin assembly 19. The same engagement and retainment system are used between the first and second embodiment of the dumbbell support platform. The dumbbell platform 32 is slightly angled from a vertical plane, making it convenient for receiving a dumbbell at the completion of a dumbbell extension and positioning a nearly upright dumbbell on the stand to allow improved access thereto without overextension. The angle is slight, preferably between five and twenty-five degrees from vertical, to allow access but prevent the dumbbell from tipping or falling out of the platform, which is a particular concern for heavier dumbbells. The forward lip 33 provides support for a dumbbell end, which rests against the platform 32 and is preventing from sliding downward therefrom by the forward lip 33. The two sidewalls 34 prevent the dumbbell from rolling while positioned on the platform 32, and the slight angle from vertical prevents outward tipping therefrom.

A dumbbell extension is performed by using a dumbbell in a near vertical orientation, as opposed to the traditional horizontal position. This allows the holding area on the platform 32 to be a continuous surface without any hand openings, as required in the first embodiment. Also included to secure the dumbbell is a pair of exterior sidewalls 34 and a forward lip 33, which assist a lifter in positioning the dumbbell at the conclusion of the exercise and prevent it from falling or sliding from the stand. The dumbbell is raised and lowered with the user facing away from the stand, therefore a platform with walls 33 and a forward lip 34 will aid in the correct placement of the weight while lowering it at the conclusion of the exercise. The position of the device can similarly be placed in close proximity to a user, since the same base platform 11 is utilized between the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

Now referring to FIG. 5, there is shown a close-up, frontal perspective view of the second embodiment of the dumbbell support platform. A dumbbell is shown in a resting position on the platform 32, wherein it is positioned in a nearly upstanding orientation with one weighted end being supported by the forward lip 33 and the sidewalls 34 preventing any rolling. The angle 35 of the platform 32 is also illustrated, which tilts the dumbbell forward and towards a user. The upper edge of the platform is designed similarly to the exterior edges of the first embodiment receivers, wherein no lip is provided. No lip in this region accommodates for oversized or extremely large dumbbells to be placed, which can overhang this upper edge. In use, the user is seated or standing in front of the device and reaches overhead to grasp beneath the upper weight of the dumbbell. The user's hands are pressed against the inner surface of this weight and the user lifts the dumbbell from the platform 32 and into an exercise position, either on the user's shoulder or directly into the exercise motion above the user's head. The size of the platform 32 may be of sufficient surface area to allow oversized and higher weight dumbbells to be placed thereon, without interference from the sidewalls 34 and forward lip 33.

The present invention, in both of its embodiments, provides a user with a safe and convenient dumbbell support stand for performing exercises with dumbbells of any size or weight. The flat base support can be positioned under a weight bench or similar article, thereby bringing the dumbbell stand significantly closer to the lifter and also increasing the stability of the stand by securing it under the bench and preventing it from tipping. The rearward incline of the first embodiment of the dumber receivers provides a lifter with a larger and more accessible area to aim when racking a dumbbell after performing an exercise. The raised lip on the front and interior side of the pair of dumbbell receivers prevents the dumbbell from falling from the receivers if the dumbbell is not positioned properly thereon after an exercise. In a similar fashion, the sidewalls and forward lip of the dumbbell extension platform provide safety and static placement of an upright dumbbell, preventing the dumbbell from being positioned only slightly on the support surface and then fall therefrom when released by the user. The goal of the present invention is to increase the safety and effectiveness of a dumbbell stand, thereby allowing a lifter to focus on building strength and not on his or her safety when lifting, particularly when lifting without a spotter or and utilizing large weights. The materials of the device are ideally a metallic, which is sized to support very large dumbbell loads and working loads experienced while in use. The geometry of the structure (i.e. the support legs and upstanding member) is not desired to be limited to a particular cross section, but it is desired to disclose a functional embodiment thereof that has been shown to be effective for performing the disclosed tasks.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. 

1) A dumbbell support stand, comprising: a base, a dumbbell support platform and an upstanding member therebetween; said base having a flat forward base region. 2) The device of claim 1, wherein said upstanding member further comprises a translational joint that provides height adjustment of said dumbbell support platform with respect to said base. 3) A device as in claim 2, wherein said translational joint further comprises: an inner and outer telescoping shaft of said upstanding member, said inner shaft being inserted into outer telescoping shaft; said inner and outer telescoping shafts having a plurality of apertures vertically aligned; a locking pin for securing said inner and outer shaft position with respect to one another, said pin sliding through aligned apertures of said inner and outer shafts. 4) The device of claim 1, wherein said base further comprises a lateral base member and a perpendicular base member, said lateral and perpendicular members forming a T-junction that mates with said upstanding member at said lateral and perpendicular member junction, said flat forward base region extending from an opposite side of said lateral member than said perpendicular member. 5) The device of claim 1, wherein said dumbbell support platform is adapted to support a horizontal dumbbell and further comprises: a first and second dumbbell weight receiver separated by a distance defining an open gap; said receivers having a forward, rear, interior and exterior edge; said receiver rear edge having a rearward inclined surface; said receiver forward and interior edges having a raised lip. 6) The device of claim 5, wherein said receivers are supported by a horizontal cross member that attaches to said upstanding member. 7) The device of claim 5, wherein said receiver exterior edge comprising a flat termination. 8) The device of claim 1, wherein said dumbbell support platform is adapted to support an upstanding dumbbell and further comprises: a singular dumbbell end platform; said dumbbell end platform having a forward lip and two upstanding sidewalls; said platform being positioned at an angle with respect to the vertical. 9) A dumbbell support stand adapted to support a horizontal dumbbell, comprising: a base, a dumbbell support platform and an upstanding member therebetween; said base having a flat forward base region; said dumbbell support platform having a first and second dumbbell weight receiver separated by a distance defining an open gap; said receivers having a forward, rear, interior and exterior edge; said receiver rear edge having a rearward inclined surface; said receiver forward and interior edges having a raised lip. 10) The device of claim 9, wherein said upstanding member further comprises a translational joint that provides height adjustment of said dumbbell support platform with respect to said base. 11) A device as in claim 9, wherein said translational joint further comprises: an inner and outer telescoping shaft of said upstanding member, said inner shaft being inserted into outer telescoping shaft; said inner and outer telescoping shafts having a plurality of apertures vertically aligned; a locking pin for securing said inner and outer shaft position with respect to one another, said pin sliding through aligned apertures of said inner and outer shafts. 12) The device of claim 9, wherein said base further comprises a lateral base member and a perpendicular base member, said lateral and perpendicular members forming a T-junction that mates with said upstanding member at said lateral and perpendicular member junction, said flat forward base region extending from an opposite side of said lateral member than said perpendicular member. 13) The device of claim 9, wherein said receivers are supported by a horizontal cross member that attaches to said upstanding member. 14) The device of claim 9, wherein said receiver exterior edge comprising a flat termination. 15) A dumbbell support stand adapted to support an upstanding dumbbell, comprising: a base, a dumbbell support platform and an upstanding member therebetween; said base having a flat forward base region; said dumbbell support platform having a singular dumbbell end platform; said dumbbell end platform having a forward lip and two upstanding sidewalls; said platform being positioned at an angle with respect to the vertical. 16) The device of claim 15, wherein said upstanding member further comprises a translational joint that provides height adjustment of said dumbbell support platform with respect to said base. 17) A device as in claim 16, wherein said translational joint further comprises: an inner and outer telescoping shaft of said upstanding member, said inner shaft being inserted into outer telescoping shaft; said inner and outer telescoping shafts having a plurality of apertures vertically aligned; a locking pin for securing said inner and outer shaft position with respect to one another, said pin sliding through aligned apertures of said inner and outer shafts. 18) The device of claim 15, wherein said base further comprises a lateral base member and a perpendicular base member, said lateral and perpendicular members forming a T-junction that mates with said upstanding member at said lateral and perpendicular member junction, said flat forward base region extending from an opposite side of said lateral member than said perpendicular member. 